Do not be preoccupied with evildoers. Do not envy those who do wicked things. They will quickly dry up like grass and wither away like green plants. Trust the Lord, and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful. Oppressed people will inherit the land and will enjoy unlimited peace. The victory for righteous people comes from the Lord. He is their fortress in times of trouble. The Lord helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from wicked people. He saves them because they have taken refuge in him. (Psalm 37:1-3, 11, 39, 40 GWT)